Study Programs in Nova Scotia for International Students
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We list 6 programs for international students at 2 schools in Nova Scotia.
Tuition for international students runs from CAD $19,260 to CAD $30,500 a year. The middle program costs CAD $23,730.
Start dates: September (all), January (2) and May (1). 3 of the 6 offer a co-op option.
- Programs
- 6
- Schools
- 2
- Lowest tuition
- CAD $19,260
- Middle tuition
- CAD $23,730
- Most common start
- September
- With co-op
- 3
All 6 programs, lowest tuition first
Tuition and minimums come from each school's published information, checked on February 7, 2026. Confirm with the school before you apply. Minimums are not offers.
Business Administration
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
CAD $19,260
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteInformation Technology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
CAD $19,260
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BIT
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school sitePublic Health
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
CAD $19,260
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BScPH
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteCommerce
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CAD $28,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BCom
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 70% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CAD $28,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 70% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteEngineering
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CAD $30,500
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BEng
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 70% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school site
Nova Scotia: common questions
- Business Administration at Cape Breton University in Sydney, Nova Scotia, at CAD $19,260 a year in tuition. The highest in this list is Engineering at Dalhousie University, at CAD $30,500 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
- Across the 6 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $23,730 a year. Tuition is only part of the cost. For a study permit you must also show money for living costs: CAD $23,448 for a single applicant from 1 September 2026, plus your first-year tuition and travel.
- In this list, September: 6 programs, January: 2 programs and May: 1 program. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
- 3 of the 6 programs list a co-op option. Co-op lets you work in your field as part of your studies. International students usually need a co-op work permit for it, so ask the school how they handle this.
- Not always. It depends on the school, the program, its length and, for many college programs, the field of study. Each program above shows its PGWP status as we have it on record. Confirm with the school, and use our free PGWP checker before you pay a deposit.
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